My Vision
My Vision
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I imagine a world where children and teenagers grow up feeling safe within themselves, where they know how to meet life’s challenges with calm, confidence, and kindness. I believe that when young people are given tools to understand their feelings, breathe through their worries, and treat themselves with compassion, something powerful begins to shift. Through mindfulness, creativity, and emotional support, I want to help children feel more connected to who they are, more present in their daily lives, and more at ease in their hearts and minds.
My hope is that the ripple effect of this work reaches far beyond a single session. That classrooms become calmer, homes more harmonious, and young people more resilient, not by forcing change, but by nurturing it gently and consistently. I want the children I work with to carry these practices with them long after the session ends, growing up knowing that it’s okay to feel big feelings, okay to slow down, okay to be themselves. I believe that if more young people had access to this kind of support, we’d see a more compassionate, emotionally aware world, one child, one moment, one breath at a time.
My Core Values
My Core Values
Every part of my work, from the way I plan sessions to the way I greet each child is shaped by the values I care about most. These qualities create the tone of my sessions, and they guide the kind of experience I want every child, parent, and teacher to have.
Whether I’m working in a classroom, a camp, with a youth group or a parent–child workshop, my goal is to make mindfulness feel approachable, supportive, and full of heart. These values are what children feel in the room, what teachers often reflect back to me, and what I hope every family takes with them.
Warmth
Warmth
Children (and grown-ups!) feel welcome, accepted, and at ease. I bring a kind, friendly presence to every session creating trust and connection from the start.
Joy
Joy
Mindfulness doesn’t have to be serious, it can be playful, expressive, and fun. I use creative activities to make mindfulness feel natural and enjoyable for every child.
Presence
Presence
I meet each child where they are, with patience and care. My sessions are thoughtfully prepared and grounded in experience, so kids feel truly seen and supported.
Simplicity
Simplicity
I believe mindfulness should feel easy and accessible. My approach is down-to-earth and engaging, with hands-on tools and ideas that children can carry into everyday life.
Behind the Business Name
Behind the Business Name
I chose the name Your Joyful Self because I truly believe that joy is something we all deserve and that it’s already within us. For a long time, I believed joy had to come from outside: from getting things right, being liked, achieving enough. But mindfulness taught me something different, that joy can exist even on hard days. That it’s not about pretending everything is perfect, but about learning to notice what’s here, right now. I want the children, families, and schools I work with to experience that too.
To me, Your Joyful Self is a gentle invitation. It says: you already have what you need. It reminds us that we are more than our worries, more than our challenges, more than the voices that tell us we’re not enough. I know what it’s like to be ruled by overthinking and self-doubt and I also know how transformative it can be to find calm, connection, and confidence through mindfulness. My hope is that when people hear this name, they feel that spark of possibility, that they can come home to themselves, just as they are, and know that joy lives there.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion
A Welcome For Everyone
A Welcome For Everyone
Every child is welcome in my sessions. I work with children and families of all races, cultures, genders, abilities, and backgrounds.
Whether I’m in a classroom, a camp, or a workshop, I aim to create a space where every child feels safe, seen, and celebrated just as they are.
Neurodiversity, Sensory Needs & Accessibility
Neurodiversity, Sensory Needs & Accessibility
I understand that every child experiences and engages with the world in their own unique way. I have experience working with children who are neurodivergent, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, specific learning needs, and emotional or behavioural challenges. I adapt my sessions to meet each child with care, flexibility, and understanding.
Whether your child benefits from a quieter pace, clear structure, extra visual support, or just a little extra patience and warmth, I’ll do my best to make sure they feel safe and supported. If there’s anything that helps your child feel more at ease, I’d love to know.
Alwasy Learning
Alwasy Learning
I know I won’t always get everything right, but I’m open, curious, and committed to learning.
I welcome feedback from families and educators, I’m committed to offering a gentle, inclusive approach that honours each child’s unique experiences and needs.
My goal is to make mindfulness and creativity accessible and meaningful for every child.
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